First train ride re-enacted for Queensland Rail's 150th birthday

Queensland's first train journey, from Ipswich to Bigges Camp, has been re-enacted to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Queensland Rail.

Hundreds turned out, some in period costume, to admire or board the restored 1865 A10 steam train.

After a one-and-a-half hour trip on Sunday morning, the train pulled into Grandchester, which was originally called Bigges Camp at the time of the first journey in 1865.

Descendants of those who were involved in the very first journey were also there as special guests.

As part of the celebrations, Grandchester station was adorned with historical railway artefacts and commemorative storyboards, with the celebration topped off with a cake befitting of a 150th birthday party.

Peter Turner's great grandfather John Smith was the first train driver in Queensland and took the train, Lady Bowen, on its first trip from Ipswich to Grandchester.